JAKARTA — The death toll from a landslide at an illegal mine in Indonesia’s West Sumatra…
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New Zealand Reclaims World Record for Largest Mass Haka with Over 6,000 Performers
AUCKLAND — New Zealand reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after over 6,000…
Vietnam Estimates $3.31 Billion in Damages from Typhoon Yagi
HANOI — Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, has caused an estimated $3.31…
Nepal Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides, Killing 10 and Leaving Seven Missing
KATHMANDU — Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across Nepal, killing at least 10…
Japan’s Ishiba Likely to Retain Hayashi as Chief Cabinet Secretary, Asahi Reports
TOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to keep Yoshimasa Hayashi as Chief…
80-Year-Old Finalist Stuns at Miss Universe Korea Pageant
SEOUL — At 80 years old, Ms. Choi Soon-hwa is redefining beauty standards as the oldest…
BN Secures Landslide Win in Mahkota By-Election, Retains Johor State Seat
KUALA LUMPUR — Barisan Nasional (BN) retained its stronghold in Johor with a resounding victory in…
Iranian Leader Khamenei Urges Muslims to Confront Israel After Hezbollah Leader’s Death
DUBAI — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Muslims to support Lebanon and Hezbollah…
46 Drown During Hindu Festival in Eastern India
PATNA, INDIA — At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while celebrating the Jitiya Parv…
Sudan’s Army Launches Major Offensive in Capital to Retake Ground from RSF
DUBAI — Sudan’s army launched a major offensive in the capital, Khartoum, on Thursday, conducting artillery…
Kremlin Signals West with Changes to Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine
MOSCOW — The Kremlin announced on Thursday that recent changes to Russia’s nuclear weapons policy, as…
Biden to Meet Vietnam Leader To Lam on UN Assembly Sidelines
NEW YORK — US President Joe Biden will meet with Vietnamese President To Lam on September 25…